GS-6 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the State of Alaska locality pay area for 2026. The State of Alaska area adds 32.36% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,344 | $24.60 | $1,968.00 |
| Step 2 | $53,055 | $25.42 | $2,033.60 |
| Step 3 | $54,767 | $26.24 | $2,099.20 |
| Step 4 | $56,478 | $27.06 | $2,164.80 |
| Step 5 | $58,189 | $27.88 | $2,230.40 |
| Step 6 | $59,901 | $28.70 | $2,296.00 |
| Step 7 | $61,612 | $29.52 | $2,361.60 |
| Step 8 | $63,324 | $30.34 | $2,427.20 |
| Step 9 | $65,035 | $31.16 | $2,492.80 |
| Step 10 | $66,747 | $31.98 | $2,558.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $43,963 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,189 |
| Per month | $4,849 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,230.40 |
| Hourly | $27.88 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full State of Alaska GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in State of Alaska
- GS-7 in State of Alaska
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-6 in State of Alaska ranges from $51,344 at the first step to $66,747 at the top step, with $58,189 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the State of Alaska locality percentage of 32.36%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the State of Alaska rate remained 32.36%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for State of Alaska are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AK · effective January 11, 2026 · State of Alaska, 32.36% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.